Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Training in Cardiac and Thoracic surgery has a had long tradition at Vanderbilt. From the 1930s to the present, Vanderbilt has been a pioneering and proudly academic medical center. At its center is the notion that we are building modern cardiothoracic surgery, and fundamental to this is training residents. As you explore training at Vanderbilt, we hope you recognize our broad clinical experience, world-class faculty and ultimately a unique preparation for the future.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ashish Shah, MD, BS
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Bailee Nicole Fisher
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dept of Cardiac Surgery
5025 Medical Center East 121521st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-0001
1310 24th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-2637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Feb 21, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-10
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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